Thousands raised in memory of five year-old boy from Stamford area
More than £22,600 has been raised in less than a week
Last updated 6th Dec 2021
More than £22,600 has been raised in less than a week in memory of a five year-old boy.
That amount smashes the original fundraising target of £1,000.
The money raised will be going to Barnack Primary School and The Fenland Light Railway.
A tribute on the Go Fund Me page states Benedict Blythe was the "sweetest, happiest, most magical boy in the world", adding:
"He was confident, compassionate and so witty.
"He’s asleep now, cuddling his monkey, Ray, who will look after him.
"Benedict loved to learn, he loved trains and he loved his friends.
"He skipped into his first day of school saying ‘I wonder what I will learn today mummy?'
"He loved visiting The Fenland Light Railway too.
"We will always cherish the memories of doing the things he enjoyed as a family."
Benedict's mum, Helen Blythe, posted on Twitter last week that the fundraising page had been set up following his sudden death.
Helen said:
"I just want everyone to know that he existed, and to see his beautiful smile and know how wonderful he was.
"He was such a bright spark, the kindest boy.
"His time with us was the greatest gift."